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　　Deborah Heiligman worked as a writer and editor at ScholasticMagazine before becoming a full-time writer. She is also the authorof On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. Ms. Heiligman livesin Doylestown, PA.

　　Bari Weissman received her Masters of Art Education from theMassachusetts College of Art. She lives in Boston, MA.

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Although the drama of metamorphosis has been documented withgreater detail in other titles, this presentation stands outbecause of its classroom setting. The process is seen through thechildren's eyes as they experience the excitement of observing thewiggly caterpillar, watch it molt, change into a chrysalis, endurethe endless waiting, and stare in wonder as a Painted Ladybutterfly emerges and dries its wings. The closing pages show theclass at the window watching the insect pause on a flower beforeflying away to begin the life cycle once again. Pen-and-ink andwatercolor illustrations create a cheerful setting similar in styleto those found in Miriam Cohen's books about classroom events.Close-ups show the stages of transformation as captions wend alongplant leaves and stems reminiscent of a caterpillar crawling. Asmall collection of butterflies commonly found in most parts of theU.S. and a list of addresses of butterfly centers are appended. Aninviting book that young children can rela

作者简介

　　Deborah Heiligman worked as a writer and editor at ScholasticMagazine before becoming a full-time writer. She is also the authorof On the Move, illustrated by Lizzy Rockwell. Ms. Heiligman livesin Doylestown, PA. 　　Bari Weissman received her Masters of Art Education from theMassachusetts College of Art. She lives in Boston, MA.

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